Laura’s also hinted that George tries to charm Dame Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess, resulting in a very funny scene.

‘There is a very brilliant moment with Maggie and George – and I don’t know if I want to give away any more than that really – but Maggie does a very comedy fall,’ Laura confessed during an appearance on This Morning.

‘George plants a kiss and Maggie ends up on the floor, it’s wonderful. He was hilarious!’

Let’s hope that George Clooney might become a permanent member of the Downton Abbey cast!

The A-list actor isn’t the only celebrity guest to appear in the skit. Other famous visitors to the house include Joanna Lumley and Mr Selfridge, aka Jeremy Piven.